Were beyond delighted to see the historical results thatSattarhas achieved, said Ibraheem Alkhairallah, CEO of AlShimaisi Films.

This highlights how strong Saudi cinema can be and that there is a huge appetite for Saudi-led stories.

Faisal Baltyuor, CEO of Muvi Studio, said the success ofSattarfulfilled the companys founding ambition.

Sattar star Ibrahem Al Hajjaj at the Red Sea International Film Festival

Sattar star Ibrahem Al Hajjaj at the Red Sea International Film FestivalTim P. Whitby/Getty Images

Front Row CEO Gianluca Chakra said the success ofSattarmarked a seminal moment for local cinema in Saudi Arabia.

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